Landscape Team Leader / Foreman

$35+ per hour + Work Ute

Please Quote Reference Number 15785

• Hard Landscaping Leadership Role
• Supportive team + ongoing development opportunities
• Join our family owned company - Forever Green

Forever Green is seeking a skilled Hard Landscaping Team Leader / Foreman to lead from the front and deliver outstanding commercial and residential landscape construction projects across Canterbury.

If you're experienced in carpentry, paving, concreting and construction, confident running sites, and take pride in producing high-quality work - we want to hear from you!

Why join us:

• $35+ per hour (based on experience)
• Work Ute for the right candidate
• Stable, full-time employment
• Diverse and interesting projects across Canterbury
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Modern equipment and full support from management
• A positive, team-focused culture
• Career progression opportunities

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will:

• Lead and motivate a team of landscapers on-site
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Complete site set-out and manage day-to-day project delivery
• Carry out and oversee earthworks, timber structures, paving, concrete work, irrigation and soft landscaping
• Manage time, materials and resources to keep projects on track and within budget
• Maintain strong communication with Project Managers, clients and contractors
• Ensure the highest standards of workmanship, efficiency and site presentation
• Champion Health & Safety so everyone goes home safe every day

You'll be trusted to take ownership of your projects while supported by experienced Project Managers and a strong leadership team.

About You

You're a skilled tradesperson who enjoys being on the tools but can confidently step up and lead.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in hard landscaping (carpentry, concrete, paving essential)
• Previous experience as a Team Leader / Foreman (or ready to step up)
• Strong ability to read plans and work accurately to levels
• Confidence operating machinery (digger, loader, skid steer etc.)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A high level of fitness and a strong work ethic
• Full Class 1 driver's licence
• A genuine commitment to quality and safety

Highly Regarded (But Not Essential):

• Level 4+ Horticulture Qualification
• First Aid & Site Safe
• WTR endorsement
• Class 2 or 4 licence
• Experience with Simpro or job tracking software
• Playground installation experience

About Forever Green

Forever Green has been delivering exceptional landscaping across Canterbury since 1987. As a family-owned and operated business with over 40 team members, we genuinely value our people.

We operate from our modern Landscape HQ in Prebbleton and run our own retail bulk bin yard and tree & shrub nursery - giving us strong in-house capability and stability.

We pride ourselves on quality workmanship, strong client relationships and creating an environment where our team can grow and succeed.

Ready to join us? APPLY NOW with your CV and cover letter.

Please Quote Reference Number 15785